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Two Harbors Lighthouse Station – Duluth, Minnesota

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Two Harbors Lighthouse Station - Duluth, Minnesota.jpgTwo Harbors Lighthouse Station – Duluth, Minnesota

This lighthouse was first lit on April 14, 1892. The Two Harbors Lighthouse was built to provide safe passage into the harbor and as a result Two Harbors became the major shipping point for the iron ore from the Mesabi Range in the early 1900’s.

Four buildings on the lighthouse site have artifacts in them that are open for visitors to view.  The Gog Signal building houses artifacts from the early fishing industry, things that you probably have never seen up close before.  There is also a gift shop. 

The Assistant Keeper’s residence has exhibits on area ship wrecks, the development of Agate Bay and a late 1800’s residence exhibit.  The Keeper’s Quarters has been restored to the early 1900’s period and operates as a Bed and Breakfast; the attached light tower is open for visitors.

The pilothouse from the Frontenac shipwreck is also situated on the site for you to see.

The Two Harbors Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

It is now a  Bed and Breakfast.

Location: 3rd St. and South Ave., Lighthouse Point, Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616

Cost: Adults $2.50; Youth 9-17 $1 and Children 8 and under are Free

Hours: May, June, Sept, Oct – Mon – Sat. 9 – 5 Sunday 10 – 4.  July & August Open 9 – 7 Monday – Sat.

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  1. JOE JOHNSON says:
    September 13, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    I WAS UP TO YOUR SITE ON THE 6TH OF SEPT. ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. I BOUGHT A KIND OF A FLASHLIGHT IT HAD A ROUND GLOBE ON THE TOP AND WHEN TURNED ON IT ROTATED AND GAVE OFF DIFFERENT LIGHTS. IT COST 5.99 I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A COUPLE MORE AND WAS WONDERING HOW I COULD ORDER THEM OR IF YOU WOULD EVEN DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS. I LIVE IN FOREST LAKE MN. I COULD GIVE YOU A CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR ELSE SEND YOU A MONEY ORDER FOR THEM PLUS SHIPPING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS. JOE JOHNSON 511 S.W. APT LANE. FOREST LAKE MN 55025

  2. Editor says:
    September 16, 2008 at 9:04 am

    This is the response I received from them. Hopefully you will be able to find what you want with this information. " Pat, > It sounds like this person was at the Two Harbors Lighthouse in Two Harbors and not at Split Rock Lighthouse. The Two Harbors Lighthouse is the waterfront in downtown Two Harbors and is operated by the Lake County Historical Society. In our museum store at Split Rock (20 miles northeast of Two Harbors) we do not carry the item he is asking about. The Two Harbors Lighthouse can be contacted at 218-834-4814, or at lakehist@lakenet.com. > > Split Rock Lighthouse > Minnesota Historical Society > 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd. > Two Harbors, MN 55616 > 218-226-6372 >

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